Registered Nurse - NRC

About the role

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

Job Summary

We are looking for skilled, professional Registered Nurses to join our team at Norfolk Regional Center. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Norfolk Regional Center (NRC).

Responsibilities

• Assessment
• Documentation
• Patient interventions
• Case management
• Medical administration
• Review of doctors' orders
• Arranging for lab protocols
• May lead/direct the work of other nurses and/or paraprofessional staff

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.
• Other: Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a degree / license within 90 days of application date. Candidates must obtain licensure prior to employment. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Pay and Benefits

Starting Pay Rate: $51.336/hour /hour. Additional Facility Differential Pay of $3.00/hour when working and additional shift differentials up to $2.50 paid for 2nd and 3rd shifts when working.

• Available Shift Options:
• 8-Hour Shifts
• - Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• - Evening Shift: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.
• - Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• 12-Hour Shifts
• - Midday Shift: 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
• - Day Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
• - Overnight Shift: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Scheduling Structure: Our regular scheduling model offers consistency and predictability, including:

• Two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts each week
• Every 3rd weekend rotation

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: State of Nebraska Benefits Page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.